Compensation Consultant

About the role

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump‑start your career as a Compensation Consultant today with HCA Healthcare. The Compensation Consultant is responsible for providing expert guidance and support in designing, implementing, and optimizing compensation strategies and programs. Leveraging strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of compensation principles, this role partners with business leaders and HR stakeholders to deliver data‑driven insights and recommendations that support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Compensation Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analysis of compensation data, including salary surveys, market benchmarks, and internal pay structures. Evaluate compensation competitiveness, identify improvement opportunities, use data modeling to assess program effectiveness, forecast trends, and develop dashboards and reports that present data meaningfully.
• Compensation Strategy & Program Development: Partner with stakeholders to define compensation objectives and align them with broader business strategies. Design and develop compensation frameworks, policies, programs, and guidelines that promote internal equity, market competitiveness, and organizational effectiveness.
• Job Evaluation & Market Pricing: Evaluate positions, determine appropriate job levels, salary grades, and compensation ranges. Conduct job pricing analyses using market data and internal benchmarks, and provide compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, transfers, and organizational changes.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with HR, Finance, and business leaders to understand workforce needs and compensation challenges. Present analyses, recommendations, and program outcomes to executives and serve as a trusted advisor on compensation‑related matters and strategic workforce decisions.
• Incentive & Variable Pay Programs: Design, implement, and maintain incentive and variable pay programs, including performance‑based bonus structures. Analyze program effectiveness and provide data‑driven recommendations for enhancements while supporting ongoing administration and governance.
• Compliance & Governance: Monitor regulatory developments and market trends related to compensation practices. Ensure programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations and provide guidance on governance, policies, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Compensation, Analytics, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field required
• 3+ years of experience in healthcare, consulting, or a complex corporate environment preferred

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Experience with compensation modeling, job evaluation, and market pricing
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and compensation analytics tools
• Experience developing dashboards and reporting solutions
• Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of compensation regulations and best practices
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and leaves of absence
• 401(k) plan with 100 % match on 3 % to 9 % of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits: fertility and family‑building assistance, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
• Eligibility for benefits may vary by location